SB0181
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What this bill does
Amends the Election Code. Requires Voter Identification Cards for those who do not have acceptable photo identification. Sets forth requirements and exemptions. Provides that any person desiring to vote shall present to the judges of election for verification of the person's identity a government-issued photo identification card or his or her Voter Identification Card. In provisions concerning electioneering at voting precincts, provides that electioneering includes the distribution of food or drinks to voters. Provides that each election authority shall establish procedures for the registration of voters and for change of address during the period from the close of registration for an election until the 7th day before the election (currently, the day of the election). Provides that a polling place shall not be located in any residential building, including, but not limited to, an apartment or dormitory. Provides that election authorities shall establish vote centers in at least 2 locations. Specifies the locations where vote centers shall be located. Provides that each election authority shall keep a secure record of the number of ballots printed and distributed to the judges of election at each polling place of each precinct or district. Provides that the State Board of Elections shall develop standards that each election authority shall implement for the 2026 general primary election, and all subsequent elections, to count and track the number of ballots printed and distributed. Removes provisions allowing voters to apply for permanent vote by mail status. Removes a provision that authorizes election authorities to maintain one or more secure collection sites for the postage-free return of vote by mail ballots. Provides that the county clerk or board of election commissioners shall complete the validation and counting of provisional ballots within 7 calendar days (rather than 14 calendar days) of the day after the election. Provides that specified vote by mail ballots returned to an election authority shall be counted on or before the 7th day after the election. Provides that any person who, during an early voting period, gathers on behalf of another and submits to an election authority more than 3 vote by mail ballots shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony. Makes other changes.
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 547 days ago · STAGNANT
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Sponsor Context
Campaign finance
This is SBE campaign receipts to the people on this bill, not Moneyball and not earmarked to the bill.
Money is campaign receipts to matched candidate committees, not earmarked to this bill. Window 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13.
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapin Rose | Chief sponsor | 25 | $46,900.00 | Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($20,000.00); Midwest Gaming & Entertainment LLC ($5,000.00); Marathon Petroleum Corp. Employees PAC ($3,000.00) |
| Craig Wilcox | Sponsor | 95 | $90,232.97 | IL Senate Republican Campaign Committee ($5,604.89); Marquis Energy LLC ($5,000.00); Realtor Political Action Committee ($4,500.00) |
| Andrew S. Chesney | Sponsor | 285 | $624,735.57 | Green State Credit Union ($391,897.17); Steven Chesney ($31,500.00); Realtor PAC ($8,500.00) |
| Chris Balkema | Sponsor | 94 | $95,060.00 | Kevin Hoffman ($12,500.00); Richard Uihlein ($7,300.00); D Construction ($5,000.00) |
Overlapping donors
Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.
| Donor | Members | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | Chapin Rose, Craig Wilcox | $22,500.00 |
| Ameren | Craig Wilcox, Andrew S. Chesney | $10,000.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | Chapin Rose, Craig Wilcox, Andrew S. Chesney | $7,500.00 |
| IL State Medical Society PAC | Craig Wilcox, Andrew S. Chesney | $7,000.00 |
| CAR of Illinois | Craig Wilcox, Andrew S. Chesney | $6,000.00 |
| Community BancPac | Andrew S. Chesney, Chris Balkema | $5,500.00 |
| CHEMPAC | Craig Wilcox, Andrew S. Chesney, Chris Balkema | $4,000.00 |
| IL Hospital Assoc PAC | Craig Wilcox, Andrew S. Chesney | $3,700.00 |
| Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Co. | Craig Wilcox, Andrew S. Chesney | $3,500.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | Craig Wilcox, Andrew S. Chesney | $3,500.00 |
| UPSPAC | Chapin Rose, Craig Wilcox, Chris Balkema | $3,000.00 |
| Illinois CPAs for Political Action | Chapin Rose, Chris Balkema | $2,100.00 |
| Grain & Feed Legislative | Andrew S. Chesney, Chris Balkema | $2,100.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | Chapin Rose, Craig Wilcox, Chris Balkema | $2,000.00 |
| Kasper & Nottage P.C. | Chapin Rose, Andrew S. Chesney | $1,500.00 |
| Manufacturers PAC | Craig Wilcox, Andrew S. Chesney | $1,500.00 |
| Illinois Policy PAC | Andrew S. Chesney, Chris Balkema | $1,500.00 |
| SUAAction | Andrew S. Chesney, Chris Balkema | $1,050.00 |
| PhRMA | Craig Wilcox, Andrew S. Chesney | $1,000.00 |
| Nicor Gas | Craig Wilcox, Chris Balkema | $500.00 |
| ISRA Political Victory Fund | Andrew S. Chesney, Chris Balkema | $500.00 |
| Ralph Rivera | Andrew S. Chesney, Chris Balkema | $450.00 |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green State Credit Union | — | — | 3 | $391,897.17 |
| Steven Chesney | CEO | Tenac Partners LLC | 8 | $31,500.00 |
| Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 3 | $22,500.00 |
| Kevin Hoffman | President | G&D Trucking | 2 | $12,500.00 |
| Ameren | — | — | 8 | $10,000.00 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 4 | $8,500.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | — | — | 3 | $7,500.00 |
| Beverly Chesney | Retired | Retired | 3 | $7,500.00 |
| Richard Uihlein | CEO | Uline | 1 | $7,300.00 |
| IL State Medical Society PAC | — | — | 6 | $7,000.00 |
| Laurie Miller | Consultant | M3 Insurance | 6 | $6,500.00 |
| CAR of Illinois | — | — | 6 | $6,000.00 |
| Forreston Mutual Insurance Company | — | — | 4 | $6,000.00 |
| IL Senate Republican Campaign Committee | — | — | 3 | $5,604.89 |
| Community BancPac | — | — | 5 | $5,500.00 |
| Health Care Council of Illinois PAC | — | — | 2 | $5,500.00 |
| Midwest Gaming & Entertainment LLC | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Marquis Energy LLC | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Stableford Capital | — | — | 2 | $5,000.00 |
| Fischer Exacavating Inc. | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| D Construction | — | — | 2 | $5,000.00 |
| Marquis Energy - Illinois LLC | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Constellation Energy Generation LLC | — | — | 3 | $4,700.00 |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | — | — | 3 | $4,500.00 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of IL PAC | — | — | 3 | $4,500.00 |
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Action History
10 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-04-11 — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-01-17 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Chapin Rose Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-17 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-17 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-01-28 | Senate | Assigned toExecutive Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-19 | Senate | ToElections Rule 3-3(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-21 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-03-31 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Craig Wilcox Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-31 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Andrew S. Chesney Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-02 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Chris Balkema Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-11 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |